Message from Wellesley Middle School Principal Mark Ito: It is with deep concern that I share with you that a swastika was found in one of the boys’ bathrooms at the middle school in the evening hours, late last week.… Continue Reading WPS Response to October 2019 Biased-Based Incidents
Updated Attendance Procedures For 2024-25
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Important updates to the WPS attendance procedures will become effective with the start of the 2024-25 school year. These updates include detailed new procedures on absences and tardies that will be included in all school handbooks. Improving student attendance is an important… Continue Reading Updated Attendance Procedures For 2024-25
Updated Attendance Procedures For 2024-25
In June, the Wellesley School Committee voted important updates to the WPS attendance procedures that will become effective with the start of the 2024-25 school year. These updates include detailed new procedures that will be included in all school handbooks.… Continue Reading Updated Attendance Procedures For 2024-25
Wellesley Public Schools Summer Hours
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Until August 21, hours for the public at each school and for Central Office are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is strongly recommended that you call ahead to the individual schools before dropping by. In almost… Continue Reading Wellesley Public Schools Summer Hours
Academic Calendar Task Force
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In March, the School Committee appointed a task force to make recommendations regarding the observance of religious and cultural holidays within the Wellesley Public Schools Academic Calendar. The task force began meeting in April and includes a variety of stakeholders,… Continue Reading Academic Calendar Task Force
June 7, 2024 Graduation Parking Options and Carpooling Recommendations
To Wellesley High School Families and Members of the Community: The Wellesley High School Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024 will take place on Friday, June 7, 2024 beginning at 5 p.m. on Hunnewell Field. Please take into consideration… Continue Reading June 7, 2024 Graduation Parking Options and Carpooling Recommendations
June 1, 2024 Letter from Hale Reservation
June 1, 2024 Dr. David Lussier, Superintendent of SchoolsMs. Sandra Trach, Assistant Superintendent of SchoolsWellesley Public SchoolsWellesley, MA 02481 Dear David and Sandra, I’m writing to follow up regarding yesterday’s challenge course accident. My thoughts, and thoseof my staff, are… Continue Reading June 1, 2024 Letter from Hale Reservation
Upham/Hardy Celebrations & Redistricting Tours
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With changes ahead for Wellesley elementary schools next year, including the closure of Upham and the opening of a new Hardy, WPS has scheduled events to help orient redistricted students to their new schools as well as recognize the Upham… Continue Reading Upham/Hardy Celebrations & Redistricting Tours
Upham/Hardy Celebrations & Redistricting Tours
With changes ahead for Wellesley elementary schools next year, including the closure of Upham and the opening of a new Hardy, the WPS leadership team has scheduled events to help orient redistricted students to their new schools as well as… Continue Reading Upham/Hardy Celebrations & Redistricting Tours
Gov. Healey Announces Mental Health Initiative at WHS
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On May 21 in the courtyard of Wellesley High School, Gov. Maura Healey and Sec. Kate Walsh of the Department of Health and Human Services announced a new initiative supporting students’ mental health. The Healey-Driscoll administration will make an unprecedented… Continue Reading Gov. Healey Announces Mental Health Initiative at WHS